Front Door Alignment

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Inspection 

1. Inspect the front door-to-body dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .

Adjustment 

All alignments 

1. Open the door.

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2. Remove the bolts and the striker assembly.

   Torque

   : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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   Front door in and out, up and down alignment 

3. Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the door. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)

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4. Adjust the door to specification. Refer to: Body and Frame .

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5. Tighten the bolts.

   Torque

   : 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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   Front door fore, aft and tilt alignment 

6. Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the door. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)

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7. Carefully close the door.

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8. Adjust the door to specification. Refer to: Body and Frame .

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9. Carefully open the door.

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10. Tighten the bolts.

    Torque

    : 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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    All alignments 

11. Install the striker assembly.

    Torque

    : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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12. Inspect the body-to-front door dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .

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